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    Half Moon Bay Dog Park

    3.9 (18 reviews)

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    Charlie gives it four stars!
    Scott H.

    Here during the eclipse - overcast and cold, as I expected. A nice little park with a comfy hut to hide from the cold. Nice people and dogs. There's a nice view of the town and the hills but you can't see the ocean from here. No separate small dog area. This is a very handy place to know if you're traveling up or down Highway 1 with your dog. It's only a minute off the freeway and a convenient place for your friend to stretch the legs out and do what they need to.

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    Lesley R.

    Messed up older, dog walker woman with a visor who drives an orange Honda Element who talks in a whiny, unauthoritive voice has been there the last two times I've gone. Two of her "charges" has threatened to attack me (snarling, backing me into a corner, chasing me down without warning). One was a black lab named Skippy (?) and today a whitish, blue healer with a cropped tail and a human name like Louie, or something. The dog walker kept telling the healer to "be nice" which usually means the dog has not been "nice" in the past. Because it is apparently her job? there is no safe time to go without her there. Therefore ignore all the good parts in my initial review (below). In my 51 dog parks I have never left instantly due to my safety being at risk. What is scariest is that people appear to hire her to SOLIDIFY bad behavior in their dog. This is a major wow moment for me. ~10,000+ hours in dog parks has NEVER yielded this. The woman does nothing but talk AT the dogs (of course they don't listen) and only restrained the black lab after 3 attempted attacks on me and 3 times demanding her to restrain the dog. She restrained the dog for 2 minutes then released it again to do it all over again. If you must go: Don't ever go in if that orange Honda Element is there and prepare to exit out side gate if she comes after you. You will have to repeat directives several times in order for her to restrain a given dog but it will likely only be for a couple minutes. Leave instantly if anything out of the ordinary happens like when I threw a ball for my dog and her whitish healer lunged at me. Or go onto the side yard by yourself which is fenced in. Narrow, no water there, no tennis balls but you won't get bit. Worst dog park day ever. And coming from me? THAT is saying something. ....... Smith Field Coastside Dog Park aka Half Moon Bay Dog Park. Excellent experience at this hidden gem of a dog park. It has one "all dog" enclosure (it is not separated into separate sections). We went one time on a Friday evening at 5pm in the month of August. We were driving through, found it, loved it, will go back. To get there: turn on Wavecrest Rd. at the "British Pub and B&B" (with the double decker bus) and go down the lane to the clear signs, then turn right. This dog park appears to be created and taken care of by a group of people and not a city or county. This makes it a better experience, IMO -- not a "I will call and complain and someone else will do it". I love the fact that the wood chips take almost no upkeep and makes the place smell nice. Wood chips tend to wash out better than fake turf and not stink. Grass takes upkeep which does not happen on a volunteer basis so to make it work wood chips is usually the way to go. Our first dog park was an all volunteer dog park (including rent cost) so I am familiar with this kind. Very friendly people, friendly dogs of all sizes (and lots of them), picnic tables, lots of tennis balls, a killer 6 foot fence (dogs are not getting out), double gate system, high end, stainless steel water buckets with fresh water in them. It has what, I guess, is a "time out" crate that a dog can go to to chill but no one needed it. It has a dog run on the side for dogs who do not necessarily belong in with other dogs but still love to run the fence. My dog did not partake in the fence running with one dog in it but had no problem with it. Wishes? Having been to some 40 dog parks I do have a few of those: That the great picnic tables were spread out a bit more maybe with one on the far side to break it up a bit, that the cute little house is in the corner so my dog can't go behind it where I can't see and have to follow to watch him (which I do, but others may not). Less of the wood chips (it is around 2 ft high) due to it being able to compost, and also not being able to take advantage of a rare 6 ft fence. That people would throw away the broken tennis balls so dogs don't chew on them. If you want a manicured, grassy experience maybe this is not the place for you. If you want a clean, community experience where dogs have a blast together? This is the place for you. This is our 38th dog park in two years. I have no hesitation giving it 5 stars and will definitely go back.

    Marcia R.

    The Half Moon Bay Dog Park is located off Wavecrest Avenue by Smith Field. It's a wonderful place to take your dog for playing, exercising and socialization (for people and dogs alike!). The park was renovated this past year and great improvements were made including new decking, fencing and running water. Scoops and biodegradable pick-up bags are available so the park is Eco-friendly. It has a ample seating on the deck and around picnic tables. There is also a shed for two-legged visitors during windy or damp weather. The park was established by volunteers over 10 years ago. It has a friendly atmosphere and is a great place to meet other like-minded dog lovers who genuinely appreciate the opportunity to socialize and exercise their dogs in an off-leash area.

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    John L Carter Memorial Park - Picnic area

    John L Carter Memorial Park

    4.5(2 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    This park has been beautifully renovated and feels clean, open, and inviting. The updated picnic…read moreareas under the redwoods are peaceful and get great natural light in the late afternoon. The new amphitheater space looks modern and well-designed, with plenty of seating and wide walkways that make the whole area easy to navigate.The improvements definitely make the park feel refreshed and much more usable.

    A small, quaint park tucked away behind Main Street, near the historic bridge…read more This park is named in honor of the founding father and first mayor of the City of Half Moon Bay, John L. Carter. A gentle concrete ramp will take you down along the park's circular perimeter to the interior of the park, where three stone benches form a large open circle. Redwood trees flank the park on one side, and a dirt path takes you through a small grassy space. Traffic noise is reduced to a low level due to landscaping. More noticeable is the pleasant chirping of birds from the trees above. The park is a little dilapidated with a single water fountain that doesn't work, and a statue of a man holding a pumpkin that is chipped and cracked. The landscaping, however, appears to be well-maintained. The park sign is along Main Street, but the interior is not visible from the road. Consequently, this park doesn't seem to get much foot traffic and is a place of tranquility, where a traveler can rest and momentarily forget about the cares of life.

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    Skyline Park

    Skyline Park

    4.2(14 reviews)
    9.2 mi

    This is our favorite dog park in the SF area! The owners are usually responsible and make sure…read moretheir dogs are being good. There aren't that many "forgotten" dog droppings. Also, there is so much space for your dog to run around! The only con is that it's quite hilly and can get muddy after rain. The water fountain is down a slope and I almost slip every single time we go.

    How is this place less than 10 minutes from my house and I never knew? My dogs have never been to a…read moredog park so I was a little apprehensive. I was also concerned because there is no division for small and large dogs and my dogs are small. I came on a Sunday around 1pm and it was not crowded at all and I easily found parking on the street. I have to say, the park is beautiful. There are a few picnic tables but be warned, if it is a hot day there is no shade at the tables. That being said, there is plenty of shade in other areas just no where to sit if you need to. There is a water fountain for the dogs and trash cans at the entrance. Thank goodness! No having to put used poo bags in the car for the ride home. It is great to walk around the park but keep in mind it is on a hill. I can also imagine this place gets very muddy in the winter. We found all the people there to be friendly as well as the dogs. Most of the dogs there that day were big dogs but my dogs did manage to find some that would play with them.

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    Skyline Park - This is how you would walk to the water.

    This is how you would walk to the water.

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    Moss Beach Park

    Moss Beach Park

    4.7(14 reviews)
    6.9 mi

    A wonderful place for a pacific-side hike... cliffs and dunes, topped by a unique cypress tree…read moreforest of weathered and worn trees. The trees form a large covered pathway reminiscent of the arches of a large cathedral. We were there in late summer, on a day when the fog was hugging the shore and creating an eerie atmosphere... it made for a beautiful atmosphere so typical of this shore. Parking wasn't an issue as we were there on a Saturday morning. I imagine this gets busier later in the day.... looks like it might be a very popular spot for picnics. The pathways are well maintained, and you get great access to this unique ecosystem. Make sure you hike to the top of the cliff and walk into the "cypress tree tunnels" to see what I'm talking about... it's a beautiful place.

    This is such a cute, ocean-themed, neighborhood park! It is small but the structures are…read moreinteresting enough to hold my almost five year old's attention for sometimes two hours. As with most Bay Area parks, it has a separate area for children 2-5, which I have seen mostly people with babies use because that area is really contained. Also, since the park isn't very big, the area for children over 5 isn't intimidating to smaller children. This is because unlike larger parks, big kids aren't unknowingly running over the little kids while they are playing. This is a good thing if you are trying to keep track of a small child. The structures are so cute. There is a lighthouse and boat, a dolphin decorated slide, a shark, and toward the back of the structure are two walls for climbing - one with a monster on it and the other - well, it is a bit hard to identify (!?!?). It looks like Pinnochio maybe, but that is a little random. It could be just a dancing boy wearing shorts with suspenders and a feather in his cap - which, is still random, hahaha. Anyway, the walls are fun and my daughter climbs right up them and then swings to a rope and pulls herself up onto the structure that way. Man, I wish I could do what she does! There is a small basketball court as well, so I bring my daughter's bike and she takes turns riding her bike all around the black top and then going on the structures and then back to biking. It's great. We are so lucky to have Moss Beach Park nearby!

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    Moss Beach Park - Kids' Play Area - Moss Beach Park

    Kids' Play Area - Moss Beach Park

    Moss Beach Park - Kids' Play Area - Moss Beach Park

    Kids' Play Area - Moss Beach Park

    Moss Beach Park - Kids' Play Area - Moss Beach Park

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    Centennial Way Dog Park

    Centennial Way Dog Park

    4.1(162 reviews)
    14.2 mi

    This is a very spacious dog park especially for the larger dogs. The posted hours I found online…read moreare 8am-8pm but it doesn't seem to actually close, like the gates aren't locked. It was still light out past 8pm and we stayed until about 8:30pm. There are no outdoor lights. We are not local to the area and only visited the one time. My single visit was really nice and I would definitely return if I'm in the area again.

    Lots of space for your fur baby to run around. There are two parks, one for dogs under 25pounds and…read more one for larger dogs, but not everyone honors it.The park is large, and it could also mean a high chance of dealing with irresponsible owners that doesn't watch their dogs or picks up their dog's feces. I have encountered aggressive dogs that picks on or constantly humps my dog with the owner nowhere to be found and this is me with a neutered 90pound huskymix. On most days, there's a lot of friendly and playful dogs too. While it is nice on a sunny day, the area surrounding near the AstroTurf puddles up and forms a muddy mess. I like the paved pathway around the park, although it's been covered up with tanbark during my last visit. When there are uncontrollable dogs at the park, I like to walk far away from the trouble while my puppers follow while exploring at the same time. I just wished that there more shaded areas across the dog park because it gets crowded in the small shaded area on sunny days.

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    Centennial Way Dog Park - Smaller dog park

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    Seal Point Dog Park - Open space

    Seal Point Dog Park

    4.1(200 reviews)
    11.4 mi

    It's a much larger dog area than most if not all other parks nearby. There are enclosed area for…read morebigger dogs in a huge area and a good size area for the little ones. Dirt and natural grass. The park has convenient poop pickup bags in both big and small dog areas (but you have have to do a bit more walking in the big dog area). Shaded area with seats if you get tired. You can also leash up your pooch and go for a walk along with bay trail that is right next to the park. Cool wind sculptures on the top of the hill. Clean bathrooms and drinking fountains for both human and dogs in the parking lot by the enclosed dog park area.

    We've gone to this dog park a handful of times before, and it's always well liked by my puppies…read more There's some giant telephone poles or beams with concrete cinderblocks around them and my dogs like to jump up and run across those while in the dog park area. There's also some overgrown Weeds onto one side of the field, so I'm sure there is bunnies or groundhog that live in there cause my dogs are always always sniffing around! Lol There is a small dog park and a little dog park along with a dog fountain and hose out in front. There's also a bathroom for women nearby. There's also a really nice trail and some cool art sculptures and interactive art pieces at the top of the hill if you walk all the way up. This particular day my dogs were tired and didn't want to walk all the way up so we just walked around the park for 30 minutes and got to play with dogs And then we left.

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    Seal Point Dog Park
    Seal Point Dog Park
    Seal Point Dog Park - Top of the hill at Seal Point.

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    Top of the hill at Seal Point.

    Sanchez Dog Park at the Pacifica Center for the Arts

    Sanchez Dog Park at the Pacifica Center for the Arts

    3.0(20 reviews)
    9.8 mi

    Sanchez Dog Park is definitely a great place to bring your dog for exercise, but its a bit one…read moredimensional. I would rather have grass to run my Terrier on. But, safe and fenced open space is always good, so who's complaining? Honestly, I was torn between giving it three stars or four, but I decided on four because its good to have a neighborhood dog park. Dog parks are usually there because of a group of caring and committed neighborhood dog owners who work tirelessly to raise money and get permits to build a dog park. That is no easy feat, so I appreciate that. Sanchez has a side for large breeds and a separate side for small breeds. There are a few chairs to sit on and some (very used) balls around. Luckily I have a yard so I usually run my dog at home. But on days when I bring my little pipsqueak around with me and we are bopping around Pacifica, I like to stop at Sanchez to run her. Hours are a bit off and it has been pretty empty every time I've gone. But overall, I'm glad this dog park is there. PS: Parking is a bit strange to find if you have never been there. Head into the Pacifica Center for the Arts parking lot and head back, take a left and there is parking right next to the dog park. :)

    A no frills ,safe place ,to run your pup around ! Has water . Has a divided area for smaller dogs…read moreif you prefer . Lots of extra balls . I'm told it's muddy after the rain . The four dogs, and owners, I encountered were great , but one did report someone hitting her little dog during a tuffle , so be alert to that !

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    Sanchez Dog Park at the Pacifica Center for the Arts - Another Yelp user's dog's paw on decomposed granite surface after a heavy rain at a Sacramento dog park -- no mud here!

    Another Yelp user's dog's paw on decomposed granite surface after a heavy rain at a Sacramento dog park -- no mud here!

    Sanchez Dog Park at the Pacifica Center for the Arts - My dog's paw in Sacramento dog park's decomposed granite surface after a rain -- you can barely see it.

    My dog's paw in Sacramento dog park's decomposed granite surface after a rain -- you can barely see it.

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